Richard Wiles

RICHARD J. WILES "Dick"

Age 56 of rural Morris, passed away Monday August 8, 2005 at his home.

Born December 30, 1948 in Joliet, Dick was a son of the late Robert and Mildred (Bedford) Wiles. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated with the 1966 graduating class of Joliet Township High School. On August 16, 1969 Dick married Beverly Bever in St. John the Baptist Church in Joliet. Dick was employed by Plainfield Stamping Co. since 1966, where he worked as a tool and die maker. Dick loved his Harley and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the NRA.

Survivors include his wife Beverly; one daughter Theresa Wiles of Chicago; one brother Michael (Tina) Wiles of Plainfield and two sisters: Sandra (Paul) Zupancic of Marseilles and Kathleen McGrath of Wilmington. His mother-in-law: Loretta Bever of Elwood and (11) nieces and nephews, as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be Thursday August 11, 2005 from 4-8PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 E. Washington St. (1 Block East of IL Rt. 47) in Morris. Funeral services will be Friday August 12th at 10AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. A private family interment will follow.

Pallbearers will be: Michael Wiles, William Ludtke, Joshua Ludtke, William Bever, Charles Weiss and Michael Tadla. Honorary Pallbearers will be: William Badurski and Robert Kreiger

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Dick's memory to United Cerebral Palsy of Will Co., 1301 Hosmer St., Joliet, IL 60435-6182